Used consistently, monthly vaginal ring may be highly effective against HIV in women
When used consistently for a month at a time, a vaginal ring containing an antiretroviral (ARV) drug called dapivirine provides...
Read MoreCertain characteristics predispose women to different hot flash, night sweats pattern
Most women will get hot flashes or night sweats at some point in life. However, when these symptoms occur and...
Read MoreBreastfeeding alters maternal metabolism and protects against diabetes for up to 15 years after delivery
An interdisciplinary team of scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München has studied the metabolism of women with gestational diabetes after...
Read MoreThird of pregnant women iron deficient; risk thyroid-related pregnancy complications
A third of pregnant women have iron deficiency, putting them at increased risk of having a thyroid disorder and suffering...
Read MoreThe benefits of exercise during pregnancy
Researchers collected and re-examined clinical trial data on exercise during pregnancy and whether it plays a role in preterm birth,...
Read MoreHHV-6A infection of the uterus linked to infertility
A new study reported that HHV-6A infects the lining of the uterus in 43 per cent of women with unexplained...
Read MoreCervical cancer screening samples will now be tested for human papilloma virus
The process of cervical screening is to be changed to allow women to benefit from more accurate tests. After a...
Read MoreSmartphone apps not so smart at helping users avoid or achieve pregnancy
You might not want to depend on your smartphone app alone to help you avoid or achieve pregnancy, say the...
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